In a year when 87 percent of Liberty High School seniors graduated on time, 18 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.
In a year when 91 percent of Seymour High School seniors graduated on time, 21 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.
In a year when 89 percent of Quincy Senior High School seniors graduated on time, 36 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.
Illinois Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) believes state lawmakers need to reject political pork spending that was hidden in the budget passed earlier this year.
Head coaches of Quincy University's men’s teams earn an average of $46,465 annually – the 51st highest average salary in the state – according to a Quincy Reporter analysis of federal education data.